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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the men in Sledge's until feel about Shadow's appearance?
(a) They are infuriated.
(b) They find him warm and welcoming.
(c) They hold him in disdain.
(d) They feel a tight bond.

2. What was the Japanese prisoner wearing who tried to block the way as Sledge's company headed away from Shuri?
(a) A marine uniform.
(b) Heavy armor.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A loincloth.

3. What is wrong with the Okinawan woman in the hut that Sledge finds?
(a) All of the men in her life have been killed.
(b) She has a gangrenous wound.
(c) She is ashamed.
(d) She is crazy.

4. Why are two Marines fighting over a range card from the ammunition package?
(a) They are bored.
(b) They have gone insane.
(c) The range card has a lucky number on it.
(d) There is a lipstick imprint on it.

5. What have the American armored vehicles been equipped with for psychological warfare reasons?
(a) Firehoses.
(b) Flashing lights.
(c) Flamethrowers.
(d) Sirens.

6. What does Sledge feel is slipping away as he endures barrage after barrage of Japanese fire on Okinawa?
(a) His belief in God.
(b) His sanity.
(c) His hope.
(d) His emotions.

7. What was the date of the atomic detonation at Hiroshima?
(a) August 8th.
(b) April 18th.
(c) August 18th.
(d) April 8th.

8. Why don't Sledge and Shelton fire on the infiltrators they see heading for the command post?
(a) There are intervening friendly troops.
(b) The infiltrators might fire back.
(c) They are too far out of range.
(d) They might be marines in disguise.

9. About how many American soldiers became casualties to secure Japan?
(a) 10,000,000
(b) 100,000
(c) 10,000
(d) 1,000,000

10. What does Shadow reprimand John Redifer for after a long day of harsh battle?
(a) Showing bravery under fire.
(b) Hiding in a fox hoel during combat.
(c) Stealing extra food rations.
(d) Saying prayers before each battle.

11. What does Sledge shoot at during his first night at Okinawa, mistaking it for a Japanese infiltrator?
(a) A haystack.
(b) A tree.
(c) A US marine.
(d) A corpse.

12. What is the weather like as Sledge heads away from Shuri?
(a) Freezing cold.
(b) Constant light rain.
(c) Extremely hot.
(d) Mild and breezy.

13. How does Sledge get away from the Japanese sniper that stopped him on the way back to his camp?
(a) He and the sniper walk away on a silent agreement.
(b) He shoots the sniper.
(c) He waits for the sniper to fall asleep.
(d) His NCO sends a patrol to help him.

14. What is different about the clay in Okinawa from the clay in Peleliu?
(a) It is much harder to dig trenches.
(b) It has a soothing scent.
(c) It holds more moisture.
(d) It is more suitable for digging trenches.

15. What day did the war come to an end?
(a) August 25th.
(b) April 25th.
(c) April 15th.
(d) August 15th.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sledge's duty on the 50th day of combat at Okinawa?

2. What is the name of Sledge's platoon at Okinawa?

3. What is the name of the major Japanese fortification that Sledge and his troop have to break through in order to gain victory?

4. What does the Okinawan woman in the hut want Sledge to do for her?

5. What happens when it begins to rain in Okinawa?

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